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Consumers are upbeat even as job creation lags
Mitchell Hartman Jun 7, 2013
Economists see an improvement in consumer confidence, partly driven by the stock market and rising home prices.
Americans start to see light in economy
Frank Newport Nov 29, 2012
Consumer confidence at a five-year high according to new data this week. But what exactly makes us so confident?
Retailers report another strong sales month
Jeff Horwich Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
Economic confidence varies from street to C-suite
David Gura Sep 27, 2012
While consumer confidence may be higher, business executives are less bullish
The good news in housing and confidence
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 25, 2012
Today, the latest Case-Shiller Home Price index was released. It looks at housing prices in the 20 biggest metropolitan areas of the country. Consumers are also upbeat: consumer confidence jumped to the highest level since February.
Consumer confidence vs. consumer sentiment
Paddy Hirsch Aug 28, 2012
Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment.
How consumers view the economy
Dan Bobkoff Aug 28, 2012
The consumer confidence and consumer sentiment indices come out this week. Analysts will be looking to see what they tell us about the U.S. economic recovery.
Consumer confidence varies from state to state
Frank Newport Aug 15, 2012
Our latest reporting on U.S. consumer confidence says it jumped up last month. But what does that mean where you live?
Retail sales fall for third straight month
Sally Herships Jul 17, 2012
Americans spent less on cars, computers and other retail items in June, held back by concerns about job stability and the global economy.
Retailers report disappointing June sales data
Jeff Horwich Jul 5, 2012
Amidst glimpses of positive economic indicators, dismal consumer confidence continues as retail sales figures are down for chain stores in June.
